Description:

"This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1996. Activities summarized include recreational and commercial clam fisheries. The tables and figures included give an historical overview of clam harvesting activities and are presented in a manner to allow future analysis to show trends of changes in stock status and fishing activities." (Introduction) The report also summarizes activities to enhance native Olympia oysters in Netarts, Yaquina and Alsea bays.